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“Interesting Rock Talk. No, Really.” that’s the headline at the New York Times for the above interview between Okkervil River lead singer and songwriter Will Sheff and Will Schaff the artist behind all of Okkervil River’s iconic record covers. For year’s the two have been confused as the same person, and here lies video proof that they are indeed different gentlemen. It’s a great conversation between these two artists and an interesting look into how their collaboration has worked over the years. You can also check out an in-depth interview w/ Schaff on his work with Okkervil River over the years HERE.

Above is the artwork for Okkervil River’s new album I Am Very Far, due out on Jagjaguwar May 10. Okkervil River returned to long-time visual collaborator Will Schaff to design the new album artwork. Pitchfork has an interview with Okkervil River front man Will Sheff, discussing the album artwork and the recording process behind I Am Very Far. Pitchfork is also streaming the new non-album track “Mermaid” which is available now as a 12″ vinyl single. Spin Magazine also caught up with Sheff yesterday. There’s a track by track analysis with Sheff on their website, which you can check out HERE. Below you’ll find the complete track listing for I Am Very Far. Stay tuned for more details on the new record coming soon.

I Am Very Far Track Listing:

1. The Valley
2. Piratess
3. Rider
4. Lay of the Last Survivor
5. While Shadow Waltz
6. We Need A Myth
7. Hanging from a Hit
8. Show Yourself
9. Your Past Life As a Blast
10. Wake and Be Free
11. The Rise